At a Glance
Assessment: CEM 11 Plus
Fees Type: Free
Boarding: Day school
Admissions: Girls Only
Places per year: 120
Introduction
Newport Girls’ High School is a free, selective academy in Newport, Shropshire, it is a relatively small school. According to the head teacher the school has a “real family-feel”. At Newport they prioritise the wellbeing and happiness of their students, this is shown in the students’ attitude towards school, but also in the awards won by the school. Awards such as the Kindness Award, and the AcSEED Award for emotional and mental health support. The 2019 Ofsted report states that students here have a “rich, rewarding and successful education”. Also that they are “happy, safe and fulfilled”.
100% of students at Newport Girls’ High School achieved a 5+ in Maths and English at GCSE, with 80% achieving 9-7 in their GCSEs. Students at Newport also achieved an attainment 8 score over 30 points higher than the local and national average.
Newport uses tests to select which students are able to attend. These tests can often be difficult and so preparation for them has to start early, such as a year beforehand. While normal school activities are helpful, they’re often not enough to challenge students in the way the entry tests will. Well, 11 Plus Hero can help! We not only organise all of the relevant information needed to apply to the schools into an easy to understand format, we also provide additional learning materials to help in your child’s preparation. These materials vary from guidance and learning aids, to practice papers. These materials are always kept up to date with what Newport Girls’ High School expects from its applicants, meaning that they are perfect for anyone wishing to apply.
Newport Girls’ High School Information
This is important information such as the school address, how to best contact the admission team, and the key information of the school.
School Address
Full Address:
Newport Girls’ High School, Wellington RoadNewport
Shropshire
TF10 7HL
Contact Information
Parking in the school
The school has parking, and there is also more on the streets around the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car park on 3 New St, TF10 7AX, which is 0.6 miles away from the school.
- Car park on Stafford St, TF10 7LT, which is 0.6 miles away from the school.
Additional parking off site
- Car park on 3 New St, TF10 7AX, which is 0.6 miles away from the school.
- Car park on Stafford St, TF10 7LT, which is 0.6 miles away from the school.
Key Information for Newport Girls’ High School
PAN for Year 7 intake (2023)
Total Student Capacity Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Total Students Years 7 to 13 (2022)
Percentage Capacity (2022)
Latest Ofsted Rating (2021)
Selection Test
Newport Girls’ High School Key Dates and Application Information
A summary of the key dates for the application and examination to enter Newport Girls’ High School. There are also links provided for additional information and for application.
Applications for Secondary School intake 2023
Open Day
Registration for CEM 11 Plus Entry Exam
Entry Exam Date
Results Day
Common Application form (CAF) Deadline
Application Documents for Newport Girls’ High School
Links for further information and aid in application.
Newport Girls’ High School Exam Format
Applicants to Newport Girl’s High School have to take an entry exam. The entry exam is CEM 11 Plus. This exam is common to all the schools in the Consortium of Grammar Schools in Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton. This exam consists of two papers, these papers test Mathematics, Verbal Reasoning, and Non-Verbal Reasoning. There is no set pass mark for places, instead they are given based on merit. Newport Girl’s High School has a catchment area surrounding Newport.
Two Papers
Testing Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Mathematics
Each paper is approximately 50 minutes
CEM 11 Plus Assessment Criteria
| English | Maths | Verbal Reasoning | Non-Verbal Reasoning | Additional |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ✖✖ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✔✔ | ✖✖ |
Pass Mark
There is no predetermined pass mark, instead places are allocated based on order of merit. In the event of a tie the last place is allocated randomly.
Pass Mark
There is no predetermined pass mark, instead places are allocated based on order of merit. In the event of a tie the last place is allocated randomly.
Catchment Area
There is a catchment area surrounding Newport Girls’ High School, girls living in this area are given priority for places.
Additional Eligibility
- Looked after Children achieving above the minimum qualifying score be given a place above all others.
- Pupil Premium: 15 of the places will be given to Pupil Premium students. This will be done in order of merit, once all 15 places are filled the remaining students slot back into the order of merit.
Newport Girls’ High School FAQs
Newport Girls’ High School has no pass mark; the places are given out in order of merit and to the catchment area.
Newport Girls’ High School’s 11 Plus entry exam is a CEM 11 Plus exam shared by all schools that are members of the Consortium of Grammar Schools in Shropshire, Walsall and Wolverhampton. The exam can be taken to enter any of the schools in this consortium. The exam is 2 tests, each 50 minutes long, and tests your child’s ability in Verbal Reasoning, Non-Verbal Reasoning, and Maths.
You can find Newport Girls’ High School CEM 11 Plus entry exam familiarisation guide in the link above.
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